Register for the 2015 Legacy Run

Register for the 2015 Legacy Run. This year marks the 10th annual American Legion Legacy Run, departing Indianapolis Aug. 23 and arriving in Baltimore Aug. 26 for the 98th national convention. Last year, more than 600 riders raised $435,000 during the Run and another $510,000 was raised during national convention to support The American Legion’s Legacy Scholarship, which benefits children of U.S. military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001. Registration is now open: www.legion.org/riders

Watch 78th Oratorical Contest live. The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech Contest," is April 10-12 at the Wyndham hotel in Indianapolis. Watch the top three finalists compete live April 12 at 10 a.m. (EDT): www.legiontv.org  

Visit "I am The American Legion" web page. Read stories and watch videos of Legionnaires who have carried out the Legion’s mission across the nation in a variety of ways: www.legion.org/iamlegion

Read Washington Conference coverage. During the Legion’s annual Washington Conference last month, the national commander testified before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, panel discussions focused on women veterans, a job fair put veterans face to face with potential employers, and more. Read more: www.legion.org/washingtonconference